9-10.WS.1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
a. Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claim(s) and create an organization that establishes clear relationship among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
b. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.
d. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Bell Work: ACT Question of the Day
Answer the SAT Question of the Day on your bellwork paper. Make sure and label it clearly with today's date!
Writer's Workshop: Peer-Editing
With a partner, carefully and honestly evaluate first drafts of essays.
Work on reading and journaling! Journals/Lit Circles Tomorrow!
Homework
Edit your first draft!
The Te of Piglet journal and lit circle 2 is due tomorrow! (Pre AP) (Regular English 10- Your independent reading journal is also due tomorrow!)
Weeks at a Glance:
Monday- Introductions- Writers' Workshop, drafting
Tuesday- Drafting, review Tao of Pooh, writers' workshop- conclusions
Wednesday- Editing, Independent Reading, review Tao of Pooh
Thursday- Lit Circles, Journals due
Friday- Typing
Monday- Review, Essays Due! 7th Period Exam
Tuesday- 3rd and 4th Period Exams
Wednesday- 5th and 6th Period Exams
Thursday- 1st and 2nd Period Exams
Friday- Make-up Day
Standards
9-10.WS.1.Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
a. Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claim(s) and create an organization that establishes clear relationship among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
b. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.
d. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Bell Work: ACT Question of the Day
Answer the SAT Question of the Day on your bellwork paper. Make sure and label it clearly with today's date!Writer's Workshop: Peer-Editing
With a partner, carefully and honestly evaluate first drafts of essays.Independent Reading
Work on reading and journaling! Journals/Lit Circles Tomorrow!Homework
Weeks at a Glance:
Monday- Introductions- Writers' Workshop, drafting
Tuesday- Drafting, review Tao of Pooh, writers' workshop- conclusions
Wednesday- Editing, Independent Reading, review Tao of Pooh
Thursday- Lit Circles, Journals due
Friday- Typing
Monday- Review, Essays Due! 7th Period Exam
Tuesday- 3rd and 4th Period Exams
Wednesday- 5th and 6th Period Exams
Thursday- 1st and 2nd Period Exams
Friday- Make-up Day